Marine Environmental Studies is for students who are interested in marine environmental science, management and policy. This Marine Environmental Studies course is a fully integrated marine science course which incorporates all aspects of the marine system - physical, chemical, biological, and geological – with, in addition, management issues, such as management of the coastal zone, environmental policy, and sustainable development. The Marine Environmental Studies course covers the whole ocean system, but concentrates on the coastal and shelf seas, since these are the focus of socio-economic activity and are the most susceptible to climatic and human-induced change. It is suitable for students both with and without mainstream science backgrounds. This course is intended for students who wish to pursue careers in administrations that require expert knowledge of marine science and its socio-economic implications at local and regional levels, such as conservation organisations, local authorities, government advisory bodies, the media and pressure groups.